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Platelet-rich Plasma Enhances Bone And Tissue Growth For Dental Implants

An exciting treatment gaining acceptance in orthopedics and sports medicine, called platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP), is showing strong potential for accelerated healing of dental implant procedures, according to a prominent dental researcher an...  Read full article

Dentists Can Help To Identify Patients At Risk Of A Heart Attack

"Dentists are really proud of their profession and feel no need to encroach upon doctors' territory," says senior dental officer and professor Mats Jontell at the Sahlgrenska Academy. "However, we wanted to find out if we as a profession could ide...  Read full article

Sports Drink Consumption Can Cause Tooth Erosion, Study Finds

A tooth that was immersed in a sports drink shows signs of erosion caused by acid. A tooth that was immersed only in water shows no signs of erosion. (Credit: Dr. Mark Wolff, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Cariology & Comprehensive...  Read full article

Dementia and Decay

INTELIHEALTH - People with dementia are at high risk of developing tooth decay in only a year, new research suggests.

Dementia is an illness that affects memory, attention, language and problem solving. It is more common in older people...  Read full article

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